Ayobamiji Komolafe

5 days ago | newtelegraphng.com | Sola Adeyemo |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde, traditional rulers, the Local Organising Committee (LOC), and other dignitaries whose presence and support made his coronation ceremony colourful and memorable. In a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity at the palace, Bode Durojaiye, Oba Owoade conveyed his appreciation through a formal letter to all who participated in the historic event.

6 days ago | newtelegraphng.com | Chukwu David |Ayobamiji Komolafe

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday criticised the Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, for downplaying the Senate’s proposed Security Summit, warning that such comments could spark a rift between the Executive and Legislature. Akpabio made the remarks after Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele informed the chamber of Badaru’s assertion that the planned summit was “unnecessary.”“If Defence has any issue with the Senate’s resolution, it shouldn’t be expressed in the market,” Akpabio said.

1 week ago | newtelegraphng.com | Philip Nyam |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for the adoption of community-focused strategies to tackle poverty and social inequality in Nigeria. Abbas made the call during the inauguration of the House Committee on Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA)/NG-CARES at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. He was represented at the event by the Minority Whip, Isiaka Ibrahim.

3 weeks ago | newtelegraphng.com | Musa Pam |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Pius Ukeyima Akutah, has disclosed that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to completing and revitalizing the long-abandoned Jos Inland Dry Port located in Heipang, near the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Akutah made this known during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the dry port.

3 weeks ago | newtelegraphng.com | Adeyinka Adeniji |Ayobamiji Komolafe

The World Bank Group on Wednesday announced the launch of a new phase of its Private Sector Investment Lab, aimed at streamlining efforts to drive job creation—a central focus of the Lab over the past 18 months.